Prepare against Zoltan Siklosi
IM · Hungary · World #5,785 classical · FIDE ID 700380
Our database contains 676 games by Zoltan Siklosi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Siklosi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Siklosi before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,252 | 2,388 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,277 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,290 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 676 | 179 | 338 | 159 | 26.5% |
| As White | 343 | 96 | 172 | 75 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 333 | 83 | 166 | 84 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Siklosi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Siklosi's side.
First moves as White (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 311 | 90.7% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.2% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Siklosi usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Siklosi usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Siklosi usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Siklosi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Siklosi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Siklosi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 124 | 91.9% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 56.2% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 53 | 43.8% | 47.2% |
Zoltan Siklosi's chess games
All 676 games by Zoltan Siklosi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 179 wins, 338 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 55 | 20/21/14 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 4/20/9 | 12.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 1/13/5 | 5.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 9/21/16 | 19.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 46 | 3/33/10 | 6.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/9/0 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Thien Hai Dao | 2,495 | chT-HUN 9394 | B92 |
| Feb 2001 | Michal Konopka | 2,485 | chT-AUT 2S 0001 | D12 |
| Jan 1994 | Srdjan Marangunic | 2,460 | chT2S-AUT 9394 | C44 |
| Jan 1999 | Adam Horvath | 2,455 | chT-HUN 9899 | C99 |
| Jan 1996 | Markus Held | 2,450 | Budapest IM | B60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 42 | 23.5 | 2,392 |
| Kecskemet | 2001 | 30 | 11 | 2,269 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1990 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,276 |
| Kecskemet2 | 1993 | 23 | 10 | 2,323 |
| Kecskemet Open | 1990 | 16 | 10 | 2,406 |
| Kecskemet5 | 1992 | 16 | 10 | 2,457 |
| Kecskemet1 | 1990 | 13 | 6 | 2,384 |
| HUN-Open | 1981 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Siklosi's chess games?
676 games by Zoltan Siklosi, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zoltan Siklosi has played.
What does Zoltan Siklosi play on the first move as White?
Across 343 games with White in our database, Zoltan Siklosi opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Siklosi answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Siklosi play as White?
As White, Zoltan Siklosi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (33 games, 12.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 343 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Siklosi play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Siklosi most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (46 games, 19.6% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 6.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Zoltan Siklosi's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Siklosi is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Zoltan Siklosi played?
Our database contains 676 games by Zoltan Siklosi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 338 draws, 159 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Siklosi?
676 games by Zoltan Siklosi reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.